Chapter 5755: Getting an Inch, Taking a Mile
Qiao Lin's wandering thoughts slowly returned. Looking at the elegant and refined Mo Yu before her, a ludicrous feeling arose within her. What was this inexplicable sense of being in another world? The fellow squinted, then moved aside, bouncing forward a few steps. "My sister said she has something to attend to, so she told me to go back to the capital with you first. They'll return to the capital on their own later."
Mo Yu's eyes lit up. He quickly moved to Little Lin's side. "Hey, hey, so that means I'll be able to see my Big Brother soon?"
What's with that sneaky expression of yours? It doesn't look like you have any proper business! Little Lin glared at him, annoyed.
"What's wrong, you must have something to ask of your Big Brother, otherwise why are you so eager to see him?"
"Nonsense!" Mo Yu snorted. "Aren't I just missing Big Brother and Sister-in-law? They haven't been back for so many years. Aren't I rushing to catch up with them?"
Qiao Lin chuckled, "I also want to see the Empress Dowager."
"If you want to see my grandmother, then I'll take you into the palace to see her."
"Cut it out," Little Lin pouted towards his back, a look of disdain appearing in her eyes.
Mo Yu saw her expression and casually turned to look. He saw an elegant woman in red slowly walking towards them.
"Is this your wife?" Little Lin squeezed her eyes at him.
"Nonsense!" Mo Yu, for some reason, suddenly raised his voice, quickly denying it. This loud outburst startled the unprepared Little Lin, who glared at him, annoyed. "What are you yelling about?"
"I... I just don't like being, being wronged by others." Mo Yu lightly coughed, raising a hand to smooth a strand of hair that had fallen onto his face, his expression becoming serious.
Guard Chen Yan accompanied Princess Huaizhu as they walked forward, bowing to Mo Yu one after another.
"Huaizhu greets Your Royal Highness."
"This humble one greets Your Highness."
"Is the Princess alright? Was she not too startled?" Mo Yu's voice was light, a bit insincere, and his expression was tightly strained.
Princess Huaizhu, with excellent upbringing, bowed to him again. Her voice was as soft as a feather brushing against everyone's hearts. "Thank you for your concern, Your Highness. Huaizhu was only slightly startled. After drinking the calming tea and sleeping, she feels much better now."
"In that case, let us depart today. This prince will escort the Princess back to the capital." Mo Yu's expression was neither warm nor cold. "Oh, by the way, this prince was not concerned about you; it was merely out of politeness that I asked."
Qiao Lin was sitting under a tree eating a meat bun. Hearing him say that, she nearly choked on it.
"You brat, you choke even on a bun." Mo Yu rushed over, quickly reached out and patted her back, then busied himself by having someone bring a cup of tea.
Princess Huaizhu's face immediately turned colorful. She wasn't sure if it was because she was being put down by His Highness, or because he had simply abandoned her and rushed away. In any case, her small hand trembled slightly with anger, but she still had to maintain the dignified, graceful, and understanding demeanor of a Tundong princess. She smiled at Mo Yu with reserve and elegance.
"Since Your Highness has important matters to attend to, Huaizhu will take her leave."
Mo Yu completely ignored her.
Princess Huaizhu secretly suppressed the surging anger in her heart. She turned around and walked away inch by inch, her footsteps seeming to crack the ground. She had to exert tremendous willpower to restrain the urge to turn back and roar. She had to restrain herself, restrain herself, and then restrain herself even more. Her aunt had already written to warn her that this Crown Prince of theirs was extremely willful and completely unpredictable.
Princess Huaizhu's Strategy
And she had secretly warned her to definitely build a good relationship with the Crown Prince. Because now, throughout the court, including the Old King, no one could do anything about him...
Actually, Huaizhu really wanted to ask her aunt, who could the Old King ever do anything about? She wasn't some naive little girl; she had heard plenty about the various affairs of Beimo. The Old King of Beimo's cowardice was not a one or two-day rumor. The Old King was just lucky; he had the Empress Dowager above him covering for him, and his sons supporting him below. Only then could he dominate the throne for so long. Otherwise, just relying on him...
Chen Yan accompanied Princess Huaizhu out, feeling quite indignant. "His Royal Highness is truly excessive, treating you, Princess, with such disrespect."
"Why don't you, Princess, send a message to Consort Li, and let her influence the King to admonish this Crown Prince?"
Princess Huaizhu glanced at Chen Yan. "Chen Yan, if I didn't know your true identity, I would genuinely suspect you of being a spy sent by Beimo."
Chen Yan was startled, and cold sweat immediately dripped down his forehead.
"I know you are loyal to my aunt. If not, you wouldn't have invited such cold sarcasm from the Crown Prince," Princess Huaizhu looked at him and smiled faintly. "But you must remember, Chen Yan, when doing things, never be too hasty."
"Everything has to be taken one step at a time, doesn't it?"
"Right now, His Royal Highness and I have just met. It's normal for him to be cold towards me."
"If I truly listened to you and sent a message to my aunt to mess things up, and if the King really reprimanded the Crown Prince because of this matter, Chen Yan, guess what, would the Crown Prince be more polite to me, or even less polite?"
Chen Yan lowered his head, dripping with cold sweat, and quickly cupped his hands. "This subordinate thought things too simply." A faint glint of shrewdness flashed in his lowered eyes. Soon, after escorting Princess Huaizhu to her boudoir, Chen Yan found a secluded spot and sent a message to Consort Li: My Lady, rest assured, the Princess is indeed a wise person, just as you said.
"Mmm, this meat bun is really good! Have another one."
"What, you've already eaten three!" Qiao Lin snapped, annoyed. "I only eat one meat bun for breakfast, and three isn't enough for you? You're a pig..." The word "pig" was still lingering in her mouth when it was cut off by a cup of tea.
"My sister-in-law left you so many good things; what's wrong with sharing a bit? Come on, have another peach."
"You're taking an inch and taking a mile!" Qiao Lin choked down the cup of tea, exclaiming indignantly.
"What do you mean, taking an inch and taking a mile? Don't you think about it? You all went to Divine State and left me alone in this desolate, godforsaken place. For all these years, I've diligently served the court and the people; was it easy for me??"
Pah!! Qiao Lin was almost stunned by his thick skin. Damn it, and you call this desolate and godforsaken? You're a noble Crown Prince, with people serving you everywhere you go. Tell me, what part of your life isn't comfortable?
"You're shameless!"
"Hurry up, too much nonsense." Mo Yu reached out and pinched her round little cheek.